@kiskinwahamakewin: In many oral stories across North America, still exists many creation stories and legends of North America; The most popular example being the legend of Turtle island, with many cultures describing an ancient flooding throughout the world or continent. with the landmass that is now known as ‘North america’ forming with soil spreading from a turtles back to create the landmass as turtle island. With some cultures resembling their stories with the geographical shape of the continent. Each culture has its specifications on the story but is popular pan-indigenous folk symbol of North america, with its name serving as a substitute among many, for the colonial name North America,—#indigenous #turtleisland

who me :

dumbest conspiracy yet

convo_intr0321 :

are they really that big

Jay D’shawn™𓂀 :

North America was called Turtle Island by many Indigenous peoples and activists because of traditional creation stories that say the continent was formed on the back of a giant turtle. The earth was once covered deep in water. Animals in water tried to swim to the bottom of the ocean to bring up dirt. The turtles were the last ones to successfully do it. The turtle represents the continent of North America, serving as the physical foundation for human life. Turtles are ancient creatures with long lifespans, symbolizing resilience, endurance, and wisdom. Moving slowly shows the value of careful planning, staying grounded, and respecting natural cycles. The turtle is a feminine symbol of protection, fertility, and the nurturing of all living things. Many turtles have exactly 13 large scales (scutes) on the center of their shells, which match the 13 lunar cycles of the year. The 28 days: The outer rim of a turtle's shell often features 28 smaller scales, representing the number of days in a lunar month. A natural clock: Indigenous peoples used the shell as a living calendar to track time, seasonal changes, and ceremony dates. The turtle is one the most important species to ever exist!

Dani🍃🧟‍♀️ :

Lion turtles fr

avenmars canon :

how did they know it was kind of turtle shaped if they couldn't see it from above? its so impressive to me so im curious

American 120 :

In the Haudenosaunee creation tradition, for example, Sky Woman falls from the Sky World into a watery world. Animals help her, and Great Turtle provides a place for her to stand. Animals bring earth up from beneath the water, which is placed on the turtle’s back and expands into land. This tradition was recorded in the Northeast long before the modern “Turtle Island” political terminology.

hellosgainn :

The world on the turtles back iykyk

6𝓲𝔁🦦 :

Bros be believing anything

Luka77 🍉 :

deyon_🔥🫷😼🫸⚡️ :

literally looks exactly like a turtle, even the head

New Lens :

turtles are very special in Indigenous culture 😇

binadabest :

This is so fascinating thank u for introducing to me a new rabbit hole🙏🙏🙏

🐢⭐️ :

I love red eared sliders just thought everyone should know

sinead ☭ :

you can whos canadian and whos american in the comments 😭✌️

James :

I believe every species was HUGE before us

⋆.𐙚 ̊ ꒰chads meat grinder꒱ :

This has nothing to do with conspiracy’s btw

tellitlikeitis0071 :

Is this what you mean by “protectors” of Turtle Island?

🫐 Blueberry !! ✝️🇻🇦 :

Native American culture is so interesting dude

Krusty_TheChud :

First off, not all of us believe the earth is a giant turtle. Some of us pop up from the grass, some of us come from the heart of the beaver, some of us come from the blood of the monster, and others come from the womb of the earth.

Charlie :

Guys this isn’t a conspiracy theory. This is a reference to the indigenous folktale/mythology that North America is a “Turtle island” and they lived on a turtles shell!

Dr. Sunshine :

Legit what does this prove😭😭😭

￶ ￶￶ :

I dont think turtles get that big

Bartholomew Eugene Johnson 3rd :

I mean America is called turtle Island